Sure, it’s odd that a retailer would want to play on the idea of mindless masses compelled to consume by an affliction they're too addled to comprehend. But REI has, in its mirthful way, also given patently poor and somewhat self-serving advice to the living. Click through as we correct the co-op’s mistakes. (REI) less

Sure, it’s odd that a retailer would want to play on the idea of mindless masses compelled to consume by an affliction they're too addled to comprehend. But REI has, in its mirthful way, also given patently ... more

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Second opinion: Flare gun. It’ll get that chopper pilot’s attention and it’s also, you know, a gun. Try turning a zombie into a (un)human torch with your compact, REI. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) (Getty Images) less

Second opinion: Flare gun. It’ll get that chopper pilot’s attention and it’s also, you know, a gun. Try turning a zombie into a (un)human torch with your compact, REI. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) ... more

Second opinion: Rocking leather vest. It’ll be hell if it gets wet, but what better to wear as civilization crumbles? Pictured above with Mickey Rourke.(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Second opinion: Rocking leather vest. It’ll be hell if it gets wet, but what better to wear as civilization crumbles? Pictured above with Mickey Rourke.(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Second opinion: Duct tape. Moleskin is unnecessary and sticks to your socks. And anyone worried about blisters during a zompocalypse deserves to be eaten. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Second opinion: Duct tape. Moleskin is unnecessary and sticks to your socks. And anyone worried about blisters during a zompocalypse deserves to be eaten. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Second opinion: A shotgun blast will also “disorient an approaching zombie.” More importantly, it will reorient the undead menace back to dead. This is my boomstick! (Photo by Chaplin/Getty Images) (Getty Images) less

Second opinion: A shotgun blast will also “disorient an approaching zombie.” More importantly, it will reorient the undead menace back to dead. This is my boomstick! (Photo by Chaplin/Getty Images) (Getty ... more

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REI says: Hand-crank radio to get the latest updates on “safe zones.” Good luck with those. (Photo by M. Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

REI says: Hand-crank radio to get the latest updates on “safe zones.” Good luck with those. (Photo by M. Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

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Second opinion: The dead are walking. Better pack something a little tougher than a weather radio. Perhaps some White Zombie. Or Cranberries. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect.) (Getty Images)

Second opinion: The dead are walking. Better pack something a little tougher than a weather radio. Perhaps some White Zombie. Or Cranberries. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect.) (Getty Images)

Second opinion: Motorcycle. Wear your trail shoes over to one, and then ride off into the sunset. The leather vest comes in handy here too. (Photo by BJORN LARSSON ROSVALL/AFP/Getty Images) (AFP/Getty Images)

Second opinion: Motorcycle. Wear your trail shoes over to one, and then ride off into the sunset. The leather vest comes in handy here too. (Photo by BJORN LARSSON ROSVALL/AFP/Getty Images) (AFP/Getty Images)